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Head coach Gilbert Arenas of the Enemies runs out during introductions against the Trilogy during BIG3 Week Six at Comerica Center on July 23, 2022 in Frisco, Texas.

BIG3 – Week Six

Gilbert Arenas Arrested For Running Illegal And Depressing Poker Games

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Samer Kalaf

Luka Doncic dunks the ball as a member of the Dallas Mavericks

Phoenix Suns v Dallas Mavericks – Game Six

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Men’s Health Article Hallucinates Luka Doncic With A 42-Inch Vertical

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Barry Petchesky

DETROIT, MI - JULY 29: Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (31) gets congratulated in the dugout following his two run homer in the fifth inning during the game between the Detroit Tigers versus the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday July 29, 2025 at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. (Photo by Steven King/Icon Sportswire)

MLB: JUL 29 Diamondbacks at Tigers

Have You Heard? They’re Touching It

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Chris Thompson

Trevor Story does the airplane celebration.

Trevor Story

Red Sox Dance To Commemorate The Flight From Hell

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Brick Johnson, Jack Johnson, Robert Kraft, Suzanne Johnson and Woody Johnson attend the New England Patriots vs. the New York Jets game at Met Life Stadium on September 19, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Celebrities Attend The New England Patriots At The New York Jets Game

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: New York Jets

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Lauren Theisen

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Birch boletus – edible mushrooms on moss (Leccinum scabrum)

Arts And Culture

My Favorite Part Of ‘Anna Karenina’ Is The Guy Who Can’t Stop Himself From Talking About Mushrooms

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Tom Ley

(Original Caption) St. Louis: Los Angeles Dodgers' Steve Sax is forced to make a leaping throw over sliding St. Louis Cardinals' Gene Tenace to allow David Green to beat the ball to first in the fourth inning. Green hit to Dodgers' Bill Russell to force out Tenace at second. The Dodgers defeated the Cards 11-3.

Steve Sax Throwing Ball

Defector Reads A Book

‘The Art Of Fielding’ Knows What’s Scary About Baseball

Eva Holland is a freelance writer and editor based in Whitehorse, Yukon. She&#8217;s a correspondent for Outside magazine and the author of the books Nerve and <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/no-sleep-til-fairbanks#/">No Sleep &#8216;Til Fairbanks</a>.

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Eva Holland

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Why Did National Geographic Disappear Its Own Documentary About A Queer Climate Scientist?

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David Roth

Ichiro Suzuki speaks during the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 27, 2025 in Cooperstown, New York.

2025 National Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ichiro Saved One Last Surprise For Cooperstown

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Ray Ratto

Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders practices during the team's training camp at the Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Health Performance Center on July 28, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.

Las Vegas Raiders Training Camp

Why Your Team Sucks: Las Vegas Raiders

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Sabrina Imbler

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Behold: A Surprisingly Beautiful Depiction Of Being Swallowed By A Toothy Penis Worm

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Albert Burneko

San Antonio Spurs French forward-centre Victor Wembanyama (C) reacts as he attends his event named "Hoop Gambit", a chess and basketball tournament that takes place in his birth town of Le Chesnay, south-west of Paris, on July 20, 2025.

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OK But What If The Billionaire Is A Cool Guy?

Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the San Diego Padres makes a jumping catch in the fourth inning of the game against New York Mets

New York Mets v San Diego Padres

The Robbin’ Padres Took Away A Home Run Before Anyone Knew What Happened

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Patrick Redford

Tour de France riders against a lovely mountain backdrop dappled with the shadows of fluffy clouds.

112th Tour de France 2025 – Stage 18

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Some More Stuff I Saw At The Tour de France

Christian Wilkins #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 6, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

Las Vegas Raiders v Denver Broncos

Christian Wilkins Saga Gains Smooch-Based Dimension

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Lucy Bloom

Aini Anderson (left) and Livi Pappadopoulos rolling for the top prize at the Midwest Open, in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Life's Rich Pageant

Earth’s Best Logroller Has Created Her Own Greatest Rival

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Te-Hina Paopao #2 of the Atlanta Dream reacts after a made three-point basket at Target Center on July 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Atlanta Dream v Minnesota Lynx

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At The Very Least, The Atlanta Dream Are Worth Watching

David Clifford of Kerry celebrates his side's goal, scored by team-mate Joe O'Connor, not pictured, during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin.

Kerry v Donegal – GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

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The New Era Of Gaelic Football Suits David Clifford And Kerry Just Fine

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Kathryn Xu

Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros.

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Emmanuel Clase Placed On Leave While MLB Conducts Gambling Investigation

Philadelphia first baseman Bryce Harper looking stern in the dugout during the MLB game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves on April 9th, 2025.

MLB: APR 09 Phillies at Braves

Bryce Harper Opens Negotiations On MLB’s Salary Cap Proposal By Telling Rob Manfred To “Get The Fuck Out”

Liam Coen, new Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, reacts as he is introduced to the media at the Miller Electric Center on January 27, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville Jaguars Introduce Liam Coen as New Head Coach

Why Your Team Sucks 2025: Jacksonville Jaguars

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Mattie Goes To A Yoga Class

MILWAUKEE - SEPTEMBER 28: Starting pitcher of the Milwaukee Brewers CC Sabathia pumps his fist after pitching a complete game as they celebrate clinching the National League Wild Card after the game against the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on September 28, 2008 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers defeated the Cubs 3-1. (Photo by Darren Hauck/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers

No One’s Ever Been Better Than CC Sabathia On The Brewers

Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears talks with head coach Ben Johnson during Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout at Halas Hall on June 04, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout

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The Crossword, July 28: When You Win, Say Nothing (Themeless)

Tour de France riders pass as a blur of color through a narrow cobbled pass between throngs of fans on the Rue Lepic during the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France

112th Tour de France – Stage 21

The Tour de France’s New, Hardcore Paris Finale Was One For The Ages

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